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The Federalist Papers

by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay & James Madison

Catalogued August 28, 2026

The Work

First published
1787–1788
Original publisher
J. and A. McLean
Originally published in
New York

Drew's Copy

Edition
Washington Square Press paperback edition
Printing
Fourth printing, July 1971
Publisher
Washington Square Press / Pocket Books
Published in
New York
Copy published
1971
Binding
Mass-market paperback
Collection status
On the shelves
Reading status
Owned
Condition
Inherited family copy with cover rubbing, edge wear, creasing, and age-toned pages
United States ConstitutionAmerican Political ThoughtFounding FathersFederalismEarly United StatesHistoryClassics

Acquisition & Provenance

Acquisition type
Inherited family book
Context
One of the history books Drew inherited from his grandad
Previous owner
Drew's grandad
Provenance
This copy previously belonged to Drew’s grandad.

How This Copy Came to the Library

Another one of my Grandad’s history books.

About This Copy

This is the fourth printing of the Washington Square Press paperback edition, issued in July 1971. First published by Washington Square Press in March 1964, this edition presents a selection of complete and unabridged essays with an introduction by Andrew Hacker.

Memories & Connections

Another one of my Grandad’s history books.
Drew's Copy
Front cover of Drew's copy of The Federalist Papers
The illustrated front cover of Drew's inherited Washington Square Press copy of The Federalist Papers.
Back cover of Drew's copy of The Federalist Papers
The back cover describes the essays' defense of the Constitution and their place in American political literature.
Title page of Drew's copy of The Federalist Papers
The Washington Square Press title page identifies Andrew Hacker as the selector and author of the introduction.
Copyright page of Drew's copy of The Federalist Papers
The copyright page identifies this copy as the fourth printing of the 1964 Washington Square Press edition, issued in July 1971.